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Bayern Munich as big if not bigger than Real Madrid - James

The Blancos' stature in world football is without question, but the Colombia star says the Bundesliga outfit are more than a match

James Rodriguez insists Bayern Munich are as big a club, if not bigger, than parent team Real Madrid.

The Colombia international moved to the Spanish capital after starring in the 2014 World Cup, but – despite initially impressing – fell down the pecking order at the Santiago Bernabeu under Zinedine Zidane.

Consequently, James opted for a reunion with former Real boss Carlo Ancelotti at Bayern on a two-year loan, with the Bundesliga champions retaining an option to make the move permanent.